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Miranda Writes 3 – Your Questions Answered!

Posted on February 22, 2013 | 1 comment

All this year I will be documenting the writing, editing and publishing of my fifth novel, giving you a unique, behind-the-scenes look at my life as a writer. This week, I’m well into writing the new first draft of Book 5 and have started to ask for your help…

Last time I told you I was going to invite you to get involved with the new Book 5 – and this week I asked my first question:

What is the name of the San Francisco cabbie in the story?

I had fifty awesome suggestions on Twitter – so thank you so much if you sent one! I announce the winner in this week’s vlog below, so fingers crossed and enjoy! There will be more chances to get involved – watch out for the #getinvolved hashtag on my twitter profile and special requests on my facebook page. And if I use your suggestion, you will get a thank you in the acknowledgements of Book 5!

Enjoy!

p.s. This week’s YouTube-nominated freeze-frame is entitled, ‘La-Laaaaaaaah!’

p.p.s. I also mention some fantastic writing retreats – find out about BookCamp here

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Could YOU be one of my FUTURE STARS?

Posted on January 25, 2013 | 5 comments

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Are you a writer? How would you like the chance to be personally mentored by me for a whole year?

I am thrilled to launch my search for five talented writers who will embark on a year of challenge, scary adventure, huge opportunities and lots of fun!

FUTURE STARS is a one year mentoring programme where my chosen writers will have me on hand as their personal cheerleader, mentor, challenger and (hopefully) inspiration coach. I will work with each writer on their personal writing goals, offer help and advice with their work in progress, provide help with editing, give advice on promotion and social media, and will introduce them to people within the publishing industry to experience first-hand what agents and publishers are looking for. Each writer will receive a 30min phone call from me each month and there will be an exclusive networking group for all five writers and me to chat to and support one another throughout the year. There will also be opportunities to meet up!

What I’m looking for

I’m looking for writers of any genre who are committed to investing a year in their writing. Not only will talent count but also a demonstrable desire to make this year the year when things happen. Because of this, four of the chosen writers will be asked to pay a course fee of £80 (because this is an investment in your future career) – and I will choose one writer to receive a scholarship place for free. I’m asking all entrants to submit a chapter of their work, plus complete a personal statement outlining their goals for their writing. It all sounds very serious, but this way people who are really determined to be writers will stand out. I can’t promise you a publishing deal (I wish I could!) but I can promise you will learn about yourself as a writer, hone your craft and put yourself in the best possible place to pursue your dream.

So, are you up for a year of awesome writing adventure? 

To enter, download the application form HERE and send it with
ONE chapter of your work to: mirandawurdy@gmail.com.

APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY 14TH FEBRUARY. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY 16TH FEB.

GO FOR IT!

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Hear an extract of When I Fall in Love – read by me!

Posted on November 22, 2012 | 1 comment

As you know I am a bit of a geek when it comes to new online media, so I’ve been having a lot of fun this week after discovering AudioBoo. I’ve recorded one of my favourite scenes from When I Fall in Love especially for you!

The scene is the first official public performance of The Sundaes, a choir my main character Elsie Maynard founds after a chance meeting with Wood Jensen, the former frontman of one-hit wonder 80s rock band Hellfinger. They’ve been asked to sing at the Brighton Carnival – a huge celebration that takes place in the town.

Hope you enjoy it!

listen to ‘When I Fall in Love extract – read by me!’ on Audioboo

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WOOOO-HOOO! My fourth Sunday Times bestseller!

Posted on November 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

I am over the moon to announce that When I Fall in Love is now officially my fourth Sunday Times bestseller!

When I Fall in Love by Miranda Dickinson

It’s my fourth Sunday Times bestseller, woop!

I received the news today after a nervous week and a half and I’m absolutely chuffed to bits! When I Fall in Love went straight in at number 17 in the Sunday Times Top 20 Bestsellers list (which is just for paperback sales) and my ebook sales are up from last year. It’s simply the best news and I am beyond happy about it!

I would just like to say a mahoooosive thank you to everyone who has bought (or is planning to buy) my book. It means the world to me that the book I’ve worked so hard on during the past year and am so proud of is something people want to read.

There are lots of promotions across the UK and Ireland and online worldwide, so make sure you take advantage of them – I know that Tesco still has a few copies of the special pink-page editions, but they’re selling fast so you’ll have to be quick!

As ever, thank you so, so much for your fantastic support and for making me a very happy author!

Love ya lots

M xxx

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